In last week’s article, we discussed Transparency International’s (TI) 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index. However, because of space constraints we were unable to complete that discussion. TI had made four recommendations, two of which were already dealt with along with their implications for Guyana. The other two recommendations are:
(a) Defend democracy and promoting civil space: The COVID-19 crisis exacerbated democratic decline, with some governments exploiting the pandemic to suspend parliaments, renounce public accountability mechanisms, and incite violence against dissidents. To defend civic space, civil society groups and the media must have the enabling conditions to hold governments accountable; and